Material Handler

Givaudan Fragrances

United States, New Jersey, East Hanover

717 Ridgedale Avenue (Show on map)

Apr 16, 2025

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness, humility, and a spirit of adventure, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There's much to learn from our 79 production sites worldwide, known for their best-in-class processes and procedures. There's many to learn from, with high-performing leaders and caring colleagues to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your energy, your personality, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Basic Function (Purpose of Position):

To stage raw materials for production and execute all transactions in a safe, timely and accurate manner.

Essential Functions (List in order of % of time)

Handles containers, drums and pails of material. Experience shipping and handling of dangerous goods. Operates forklifts and other powered material handling equipment. Utilizes desktop, vehicle-mounted, and hand-held computers for receiving instructions and real-time inventory updates. Maintains accurate records by use of Radio Frequency Bar Code equipment. Stage raw materials and finished goods in and out of Production as required. Some Material Handlers may be required to drive the Switcher (Yard Jockey) as the major percentage of their time. Some Material Handlers may be required to kit material for compounding as the major percentage of their time.

Loads and unloads trucks. Labels and weighs containers and draws samples of food grade ingredients. Evaluates raw materials in warehouses and production areas and submits questionable raw materials to Quality Control.

Ensures compliance with all Federal Drug Administration (FDA) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines. Attends safety meetings and exercises constant care to prevent injury to self and others. Maintains level of housekeeping/sanitation which meets Company's standards and guidelines.

Minimum Education/Experience/Skills/Job Knowledge/:

High School diploma or equivalent required, with basic math, reading and record-keeping skills. Minimum of 1 year experience in computerized warehouse and real-time data collection and valid forklift license required (can be obtained on the job). Familiarity with FedEx shipping system, inventory systems, bar-coding experience preferred. SAP experience. Must be able to follow written and flow-charted instructions. Dependability, effective communication skills, attention to detail and commitment to providing quality and timely service are essential. Must be flexible, safety-oriented, customer-focused and willing to work overtime as needed.

Organization Relationships:
Internal Contacts:	Warehouse/Distribution employees, Production, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Purchasing

External Contacts:

Truck drivers

Working Conditions:

Working conditions may include exposure to dust and/or fumes from raw materials and finished products.

Effect of Errors:

Improper storage of raw materials may result in product spoilage. Failure to move materials in a timely manner may result in production delays. Failure to operate equipment in a safe manner may result in injury to self or others.

Physical Demands/Dexterity:

Must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted and maneuver minimum of 5-gallon pails and 55-gallon drums with proper material handling equipment. Must be able to operate material handling equipment safely and comply with GMPs. Frequent standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, grasping, and crouching is required. Use of foot pedals and typing on a tablet

Equipment Used:

Must operate desktop, vehicle mounted, and hand-held computers, in addition to forklift and stretch wrap machines.

Responsibility for Work of Others:

No supervisory responsibility, but works as part of a team and must report safety violations to Lead or Supervisor.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture - where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world.

Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.

Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.